Explanation
Background: The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will be accepting Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Round 18 applications for the Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) and State Capital Improvement Program until 5:00 p.m., September 8, 2003. OPWC requires that a designated official be authorized to submit said applications and execute project agreements for approved projects.
This legislation will authorize the Public Service Director to submit applications and to execute project agreements for approved projects.
Fiscal Impact: Approval of this legislation will provide an opportunity to secure funds for various projects. The approximate available funding to the District Three Public Works Integrating Committee is $18,400,000.00. Based on population, the City of Columbus share can be 40%, more or less, of that amount. Funds for the City's share of these programs are included in the 2003 to 2008 Capital Improvement Plan. No financial participation is required at this time. City funds will be approved in the form of design contracts and/or construction contracts, which will be submitted for Council approval.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to submit applications for the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program and to execute project agreement forms for approved projects for the Transportation Division on behalf of the City of Columbus. ($-0-)
Body
WHEREAS, the Ohio Public Works Commission requires that the City of Columbus designate and authorize officials to submit applications and execute project agreements for Local Transportation Improvement and State Capital Improvement Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Division plans on submitting applications for the following projects:
• FRA-CR3-9.82 (Norton Road) - Broad Street to Hall Road
• Morse Road Phase I - Indianola Avenue to Karl Road
• McKinley Avenue - Central Ave. to Souder Avenue; and
WHEREAS, approved applications will require execution within 45 days of notification by the Ohio Public Works Commission; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to submit applications and execute project agreements with the Ohio Public Works Commission on behalf of the City of Columbus Transportation Division for the Local Transportation Improvement Program and State Capital Improvement Program projects.
SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.